Inspection Report

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GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS

7159 S US HWY 1 · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3585975
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10824400
DBPR license6605273

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. On cooks line and by hibachi grill **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. items in walk in cooler #1 **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. We-40 stored by honey **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine by kitchen

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk items

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above cooks line and in coolers. Some were moved. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1st walk in cooler ambient temperature 47f. Kitchen manager stated cooler was at 41f with in the last 2 hours, he stated that they were in and out of cooler. Advised to rapid chill products in cooler and monitor temperatures.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near dish wash area

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag in a box bulk sauces

#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By hibachi grill water 71f **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.